By Waure Eddy
YAMBIO — The Catholic Diocese of Tambura–Yambio (CDTY) has celebrated the successful restoration of its long-parked MAN truck, which has been revived after several years of mechanical failure and inactivity. The repaired vehicle was officially blessed on Friday by Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala during a ceremony held at his residence.
The event brought together priests, diocesan staff, technicians, and engineers who contributed to the truck’s rehabilitation. The atmosphere was marked with gratitude and renewed commitment to community service.
Bishop Hiiboro praised the team that worked tirelessly to bring the vehicle back to life, stressing that the truck is a resource for the entire Diocese and the wider community.
“This truck will serve our people across Western Equatoria and even beyond our borders. It is a gift for the Diocese and for all communities who will benefit from its service,” the Bishop said.
He acknowledged months of hard work by the engineering team and noted that the revival of the truck was a blessing for the Diocese. After offering prayers of thanksgiving, he formally handed over the keys to the driver, symbolizing the truck’s return to active service.
Lead engineer Mr. Bullen explained that the restoration process took three months, with spare parts sourced from Juba, Uganda, and Europe due to the complexity of the repairs.
“We have worked on the truck well, and it is now ready to move around and transport goods to any place. We thank God for His guidance as we begin this new chapter,” he said.
Mr. Bullen further assured diocesan leaders that the truck is now in excellent working condition and promised regular maintenance to ensure reliability.
“We believe the truck will help the Diocese and communities without any problem. It is okay now,” he added.
The restored MAN truck is expected to significantly strengthen the Diocese’s ability to support pastoral missions, deliver humanitarian aid, transport goods, and assist development initiatives across Western Equatoria State and neighboring regions.
Its return to service marks an important step in enhancing the Diocese’s logistical capacity and deepening its commitment to serving communities in need.
